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CW99662

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs has completed a procurement process for expert witness services, specifically legal advisory services, under the CPV classification code 79100000. The process was managed via a Direct Award method and is classified as "Other" procurement. The contract, valued at £150,000 GBP, has a start date of 6th March 2025 and will run until 5th September 2025. This process is designed to aid the Tribunal in determining correct tax treatments under US tax law for a special dividend, with services being delivered in the United States. The buying organisation is headquartered at Trinity Bridge House, Salford, England, with key contact Hazikah Ahmed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in US tax law. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement explicitly supports SME participation. Firms like Roberts & Holland LLP, based in New York, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, enabling them to expand their service offerings and gain exposure to complex legal advisory roles with international implications. This procurement could help firms establish or strengthen transatlantic business relationships and enhance their professional credentials.

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Notice Title

CW99662

Notice Description

Expert Witness Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a1f93e-ae12-49fb-bb70-546d4252b1f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 5RY
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Weaste & Seedley
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

N/A

ROBERTS & HOLLAND

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